Dickson County is located 30 miles west of Nashville via Interstate 40, offering the charm of rural living with proximity to Nashville amenities. More than 2,400 businesses call Dickson County home. Dickson County offers extensive options for outdoor recreation, along with diverse shopping opportunities, modern medical facilities and a highly rated school system.  

DICKSON 

Dickson is home to the main business district in Dickson County and attracts families seeking a good quality of life, education and a more rural lifestyle. 

• Historic downtown features numerous antique shops, the Clement Hotel and Railroad Museum, and restaurants including local favorites Little Bite of Everything, Furnace Brewing, House of Vines, eZone, and Katie’s Ice Creme. 

• J. Dan Buckner Park features many amenities, including an 18-hole disc golf course, 60-acre wildlife area, 6 baseball/ softball fields and swimming pool. 

CHARLOTTE 

Charlotte, population 1,700, is the county seat of Dickson County and was named in honor of Charlotte Reeves Robertson, the wife of General James Robertson. 

• The Charlotte Courthouse, recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a national historic site, is the oldest functioning courthouse in Tennessee.  

• Commercial and residential architectural styles and periods represented here span approximately 175 years.  

• Retains much of its 19th century charm, with extensive restoration efforts around the Public Square over the last 25 years.  

WHITE BLUFF 

White Bluff boasts several small businesses, as well as some well-known national retail and restaurant names.  

• Local favorite Carl’s Perfect Pig BBQ has been featured in Vanity Fair and on the Food Network’s Emeril Live!  

• The Field of Dreams playground is a child’s dream (and parents’ favorite).  

• The Bibb-White Bluff Civic Center is home to the town’s library and an amphitheater. 

BURNS 

Interstate 840 intersects with Interstate 40 near Burns. The connectivity of these major thoroughfares is a driving force for the area’s economic development and residential growth.  

·       Home to the immensely popular Montgomery Bell State Park, which offers 3,782 acres of campsites, cabins, hiking trails and an 18-hole golf course. 

·       Home to the Lonesome Pioneer Park. 

VANLEER/SLAYDEN 

Although the town of Vanleer itself was not incorporated until 1915, the surrounding community has thrived with an active rural lifestyle that evolved from a pioneer spirit into the modern community of today. Tobacco and cattle farming are prevalent in this community.